El Cabezo Surf Break

El Cabezo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.06° S 77.25° W

Issued: 12 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Cabezo sea temperature is
21.6° C

4.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

El Cabezo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Cabezo surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cabezo this week:

The surf forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Cabezo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.8
SW
21
1
SW
20
1
SW
20
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.2
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
624
528
548
731
731
1006
1448
1271
1001
1001
803
620
566
485
301
812
502
952
746
726
511
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SSE
20
S
5
WSW
5
SSW
20
SSE
5
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
5
SW
10
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
SSE
5
S
10
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:33PM0.49m
9:17AM0.85m
9:36PM0.51m
9:45AM0.82m
10:46PM0.54m
10:18AM0.77m
11:59PM0.60m
11:00AM0.72m
1:09AM0.68m
11:53AM0.67m
2:13AM0.77m
12:57PM0.63m
3:12AM0.86m
Low Tide
3:50PM0.34m
1:57AM0.27m
4:22PM0.32m
2:36AM0.33m
4:54PM0.29m
3:31AM0.40m
5:30PM0.25m
4:52AM0.46m
6:12PM0.20m
6:40AM0.48m
7:00PM0.15m
8:21AM0.46m
7:53PM0.09m
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part cloud
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part cloud
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
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5:55
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:58
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
18
17
Feels °C
16
16
14
19
19
16
19
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
18
17
19
17
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.7
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.6
S
8
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.2
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
624
260
302
435
404
340
360
1271
1001
1001
803
620
566
485
301
812
502
952
746
726
511
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
8
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
20
1
SW
20
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
S
8
1.2
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
198
528
268
731
731
1006
1448
317
196
93
70
98
76
74
68
61
59
59
61
62
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SW
23
0.8
SW
21
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SW
18
0.2
SSW
10
0.7
SW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
141
188
548
217
318
99
44
41
2
5
5
246
11
175
10
10
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
8
1.8
S
8
Energy kJ
373
418
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
7
27
10
81
27
27
92
27
0
27
0
0
0
27
27
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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Information about the El Cabezo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Cabezo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cabezo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cabezo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Cabezo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Cabezo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

El Cabezo is 13 km (8 miles) from the very large city of Callao. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Callao. Callao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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